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Chemists average salary by city in Ohio
- Dayton$109,660
- Cincinnati$97,410
- Columbus$96,840
- Cleveland$93,270
- Akron$86,610
- Toledo$84,490
- Canton$82,130
- Lima$81,060
- Youngstown$69,820
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | $109,660 | $104,510 | $81,850 | $80,654 | 93 |
| Cincinnati | $97,410 | $96,170 | $76,210 | $73,361 | 95 |
| Columbus | $96,840 | $94,170 | $71,850 | $72,308 | 95 |
| Cleveland | $93,270 | $82,020 | $73,370 | $69,984 | 94 |
| Akron | $86,610 | $78,990 | $64,470 | $65,648 | 93 |
| Toledo | $84,490 | $78,250 | $64,870 | $64,268 | 91 |
| Canton | $82,130 | $76,660 | $62,400 | $62,732 | 89 |
| Lima | $81,060 | $72,570 | $56,680 | $62,846 | 90 |
| Youngstown | $69,820 | $65,170 | $55,050 | $54,550 | 87 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Dayton's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-2031.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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